Early 2024: Winnipeg and Montreal Lead Canadian Major City Homicide Statistics

In a snapshot of homicide statistics across major Canadian cities for the first two months of 2024, Winnipeg and Montreal emerge as the cities with the highest number of murders so far. The data, compiled from various municipalities, sheds light on the stark reality of violent crime in urban centers across the country.

According to the latest figures, Winnipeg and Montreal have recorded a total of five homicides in 2024 as of the current date. This surpasses the total number of murders reported in the city in 2023, which stood at 45. The victims of these tragic incidents are all males, reflecting a concerning trend in the city’s crime statistics.

Following closely behind Winnipeg and Montreal is Toronto, where four murders have been reported thus far in 2024. Despite a lower count compared to Winnipeg, this figure adds to the city’s already high tally of 73 homicides in 2023.

For Montreal, four victims are male and one is female. This increase comes after 33 homicides were recorded in the city in the previous year.

Meanwhile, Calgary has seen two murders in 2024, evenly split between male and female victims. This represents a slight decrease from the 22 homicides reported in the city in 2023.

Several other major cities have reported varying numbers of homicides in 2024:

• Edmonton, Alberta: One murder, involving a female victim, has been recorded.
• Ottawa, Ontario: One male victim has been reported as a homicide victim.
• Laval, Quebec: Two murders have been reported, both involving male victims.
• Saskatoon, Saskatchewan: Two male victims have been reported as homicide victims.

Several cities, including Halifax, Regina, Surrey, Thunder Bay, Quebec City, and Markham, have reported no homicides thus far in 2024.

The data underscores ongoing concerns about violent crime in Canadian cities and the need for comprehensive strategies to address these issues. Efforts to combat homicide rates often involve a combination of law enforcement initiatives, community engagement, and social support programs aimed at addressing root causes of violence.